The Fortress Resort & Spa

Galle, Sri Lanka

9.5 Superior Luxury
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About the Hotel

Located on the southernmost tip of Sri Lanka's golden coast, The Fortress Resort & Spa rises up where jungle meets beach. Featuring towering walls, Dutch and Portuguese influenced architecture, and traditional Sri Lanka motifs throughout; The Fortress is a magnificent and unique sight to behold. Within its walls find exquisitely appointed rooms and suites designed to reflect the simple elegance of nature and be thoroughly modern at once, a seemingly impossible task that they have accomplished with grace. Find lush gardens with relaxing water features throughout the grounds, along with a free flowing pool, wine cellar, restaurants, boutiques and a spa featuring holistic Ayurvedic treatments.

Location

The Fortress Resort & Spa
Koogala Beach
Galle, Sri Lanka
Nearest Airport: CMB

Features and Amenities

  • Dining
  • Restaurant
  • Wine Cellar
  • On-Site Amenities
  • Pool
  • Spa on Property
  • Gardens
  • Activities
  • Cultural Tours
  • Nearby
  • National Park
  • Nature Reserve
  • Interests
  • Beach
  • Culture & Arts
  • Honeymoons & Romance
  • Spa

Reviews for The Fortress Resort & Spa

The best first experience of Sri Lanka!

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed 1 day ago

My wife & I stayed at The Fortress for 11 nights. We go home tomorrow and don't want to! What an absolutely incredible hotel. I cannot recommend enough. They went above and beyond to make my wife's early 40th very special and make us feel very welcome. Tonight on our last night we had dinner in Duo (the wine cellar restaurant) and we were looked after like Royalty. Big shout out to Rohan who made the BEST Chilli Vili cocktails. If you like spice then this is a must try! The all inclusive was outstanding and included so much! The menu was so big for both food and drinks. The rooms are beautiful, we had the Ocean View room with a balcony and the beds were so comfy, best sleep I've ever had on a holiday. Thank you so much to all of you at The Fortress. Impeccable service and we will most definitely come and stay again!

LuciaDelves19 - Bracknell, United Kingdom


The Fortress Resort & Spa, Galle

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Beautifully located hotel on the edge of the Indian Ocean, stunning architecture and amazing rooms. Staff were very friendly and professional, special thanks to Weerasinghe and Dilshani who went out of their way to make us feel welcome. Food really well prepared and presented with a wide range of styles. A luxury way to end a trip! Would definitely recommend.

N9999WHkarenr - Harrogate, United Kingdom


A must stay hotel

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed 3 weeks ago

A beautiful setting with really gorgeous rooms. Peace and tranquillity in abundance. Fabulous menu and all delicious. The most incredible dosas! Gluten free heaven for rice flour dosa made fresh by Khan. So so good! Great gym and spa, lovely pool and gorgeous beach with crashing waves, very therapeutic. All of the staff are so friendly and helpful, nothing is too much trouble. Particularly fond of Vishwa- such a gentleman and the perfect waiter…attentive but not overly so. The hotel shop was a little disappointing for such a luxurious hotel, but that is of no consequence. Just gorgeous hotel.

ClareY728 - Shaftesbury, United Kingdom


Amazing place and experience! Best yet so far...

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed 3 weeks ago

The best rssort we have ever stayed at from the staff, rooms, pool, food and most of all the beautiful place itself. It's kept in immaculate condition and the scent in the room as soon as you enter is uncomparable. We booked this for my husbands special 30th birthday and we feel so so happy and glad that we have booked this as it has been very special. It's an amazing place and very beautiful! The food and service throughout has been extraordinary and special, we cannot fault it at all. Chef Khan has been extremely wonderful and has cooked us the best meals! The freshly cooked dosa for breakfast every morning has been the best, and mutton biryani, butter chicken for dinner is like no other so our special thanks goes to Chef Khan and his expertise in great food. He is honestly a really good chef! Big thanks to all the staff who are very friendly and helpful. Most of all, we had the opportunity to upgrade room for free and specially like to thank the operations general manager! Everything was amazing and we will be recommending this beautiful place to our family! Shivani

Shivani J


Beautiful hotel perfect for a family who like a slightly quieter holiday and appreciate attention to detail.

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed 1 month ago

I went with my husband and 2 year old daughter to stay at The Fortress Resort and Spa. We loved every minute of it. The location and views are stunning, the food was delicious, the room was big and very well maintained with the most comfy, huge bed. I’m 8 months pregnant and they provided additional big pillows which allowed me to sleep so well. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. In addition, the hotel was very child friendly, everyone knew my daughter’s name and she enjoyed playing in the kids club, where the lady was excellent at playing with her. Overall, we had a fantastic stay.

Jodie M


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